Definitions

Sec. 201.9901. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Planning organization" means: (A) a metropolitan planning organization; or (B) for an area that is not within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization, the department district that serves the area. (2) "Project" means a connectivity or new capacity roadway project in the region of a planning organization. The term does not include a safety project, bridge project, federal discretionary project, maintenance project, or preservation project. (3) "Region" means the area for which a planning organization develops plans under this subchapter. (4) "Transportation official" means an official in a political subdivision who has responsibility for planning and implementation of transportation projects. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 314 (H.B. 20), Sec. 2, eff. June 3, 2015.